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ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs - September 2026
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Deadline
4 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs offers up to £2,500 to support market discovery activities. This is an 8-week, part-time online programme for women researchers and technicians. You will explore the potential market for your research or technology. The programme runs online so you can fit it around other commitments. Applications close on 4 September 2026. The funding helps cover costs while you investigate if there is a market for your work. This is specifically designed for women in research and technical roles. You need to be based in England to apply.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a woman researcher or technician
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This programme is for women researchers and technicians who want to explore the commercial potential of their work. You need to be based in England. It is designed for women working in research or technical roles who are considering turning their expertise into a business opportunity.
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An 8-week, part-time online potential market exploration programme for women researchers and technicians, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.
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